The nurse is orienting the client to the facility. The nurse encourages the client to send any unnecessary items home with the family. Based on this information, which items should the nurse encourage the client to send home with family members?
1 . Glasses
2 . Jewelry
3 . Credit cards
4 . Cash
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
D
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All valuables, such as jewelry, credit cards, and cash should be sent home with a family member. The nurse should place special items, such as eyeglasses, on the bedside table or in the drawer for easy reach.
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